BBP Antonio Reynoso Launches Brooklyn for All, Inc Charity

from Caribbean American Weekly - Issue 153

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BBP Reynoso Launches Brooklyn for All, Inc Charity

BROOKLYN, NY: On June 13, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced the launch of Brooklyn for All, Inc. (BFA), the Brooklyn Borough President’s cityaffiliated charitable corporation. BFA aims to promote the cultural diversity of Brooklyn through services, events, and programming that support Brooklyn’s residents, businesses, community-based civil and cultural institutions, and the community at-large to enhance the lives of Brooklynites. BFA will achieve this primarily through fundraising activities and organizational support. BFA’s fundraising efforts will mirror Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso’s guiding principles of transparency, forging strategic partnerships with organizations and individuals that reflect the administration’s ethical standing, and a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. “I was elected as the President of the greatest borough in the world eager to enhance the borough’s future by tackling massive issues we’ve been faced with, including closing crisis-level maternal mortality rates, advocating for more affordable, high-quality housing, supporting the creation of more high-paying jobs, reducing the gun pandemic, making our borough greener, cleaner, and more sustainable, and so much more. But we mustn’t forget all of the incredible qualities of Brooklyn that begin and end with our diversity, culture, and energy,” said Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. “Through an equally diverse Board of Directors, BFA will serve as the engine that will ultimately promote unity and celebrate the rich diversity, history, culture, and future of the greatest borough in the world, Brooklyn.” “It’s an honor to have been tapped by Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso as a co-founding director of Brooklyn for All, Inc. and as chair of its Board of Directors,” said Director and Board Chairperson Dr. Debbie Almontaser. “As an educator, non-profit leader, and authority on cross-understanding, I am exceptionally proud to work with other board members – together representing all corners of the borough – to amplify and uplift the vast diversity of Brooklynites. I look forward to working with the Board to preserve, create, and expand programming and events that will unveil the depth and breadth of communities to date unheard and unseen.” “Antonio understands that true change comes from the community, from the ground up,” said Director, Board ViceChairperson and Secretary Jenna Bimbi. “Knowing Antonio for nearly a decade, I have seen firsthand his dedication to progress. He has been a tireless champion for improved maternal health care, safe open streets, environmental equity, and a more prosperous future for our borough. I am honored to work with him as a founding director to build a Brooklyn that lifts everyone, in every neighborhood.” “I am really excited to be part of Brooklyn for All as a founding director and Treasurer, and feel privileged to be working alongside an outstanding group of fellow directors,” said Director and Board Treasurer Peter Restler. “Borough President Reynoso’s vision for BFA is exactly what’s needed to support the energy and enthusiasm central to Brooklyn’s culture.” BFA’s Board of Directors, appointed by Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, is comprised of Brooklynites –natives and long-term residents – each with diverse backgrounds, relevant to promoting the inclusion of underrepresented groups and communities in Brooklyn. Board members’ demonstrated professional expertise, competence, or experience in the areas of corporate finance, non-profit fundraising, corporate governance, or management will support the intention and goals of the organization.l symptoms and negative conflict between parents. Relatedly, during the COVID-19 pandemic, parents – including fathers of low-income status – have experienced high levels of pandemic-related unemployment, economic insecurity and mental health problems. As such, addressing fathers’ and mothers’ mental health seems exceptionally critical and has the potential to support healthy family functioning during the ongoing pandemic.

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